Through a joint UN programme, Jurabek Kakharov, an activist in Uzbekistan is leading the way and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and providing accessible services that dignify and empower communities.
Time is running out as the world inches closer to meltdown and countries must change course before it is too late, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the General Assembly, presenting his priorities for the year.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Aminata Maiga of Cote d’Ivoire as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Senegal, with the host Government’s approval. She takes up her post on 1 February.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Rebecca Adda-Dontoh of Ghana as the UN Resident Coordinator in Malawi, with the host Government’s approval.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Richard Howard of the United States as the UN Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea, with the host Government’s approval.
To mark this year’s campaign and raise awareness of GBV in Uzbekistan, our UN team interviewed a local activist and University Professor Kamola Alieva, who, after teaching law for over 10 years, established a grassroots student volunteering group to help tackle GBV in her community.
Nelson Muffuh of Cameroon was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa, with the host Government’s approval. He takes up his post on 1 December.
Hopolang Phororo of Lesotho was appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia, with the host Government’s approval. She takes up her post on 1 December.
